We Stand With Israel

We hit the ground running this week, as we welcomed our students back to class after a much needed winter holiday. Many of us returned well rested and relaxed, ready to begin right where we left off. But, just as we interpret the words of the Torah by twisting the fluid stories into a living work of art, so too is our class, as we savor every opportunity to use our valuable time for teachable moments.

Several of our students had the opportunity to visit Israel over break. As we shared their stories, talk of war broke out, leading to a discussion about Hamas, terrorists, Palestinians, and the safety of friends and family in the Jewish state. Your Kitah Vav teachers studied together in Israel last summer, so we just couldn't let the day pass without jumping in with a history lesson in order to better explain just what was happening in the Middle East.

We participated in group learning activities, geography and history lessons, and in a prayer service praying for peace in Israel and in the world. We wrote letters to IDF soldiers showing support for the hard work they do, which will be mailed to apackagefromhome.org and finally, we watched some video clips of the United Nations vote to make Israel a state.

Please take a few minutes to talk with your students about the war in Israel, and help to reassure them Israel is doing everything they can to ensure the safety of all innocent civilians.